Young Civil Engineer of the Year Award

NOMINATION FORM OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (ASCE Illinois Section)

This award is presented to Engineering Projects within the ASCE Illinois Section that exhibit greatest engineering skills and represents the greatest contribution to Civil Engineering progress and Mankind. A project is eligible if the following requirements occurred in 2012:  Projects must be located in the Illinois Section boundaries.  Bridges, Tunnels, Waterways, Structures, Roads (other than toll) – eligible only when carrying traffic. (Time of dedication or final completion is not important).  Toll or Similar Regional Roads – any portion in use may be eligible in the competition on its own merit. The entire road may be entered for the year’s Award when it is 75% operational.  Water Supply, Flood Control Dams – eligible when ready to take the full design head of water.  Power Dams – eligible when the major civil-engineered construction is completed and the structure can take its design head of water (When power goes on-line is not important).  Fuel Power Plants (including nuclear) – eligible when power goes on-line.  Buildings and Structures – eligible when ready for use.  Airports and similar large developments – eligible when a structure or feature (such as major buildings or runways) is operational. However, such structures or features must stand on their own in the competition, with no consideration for the overall project. The entire project may be considered for the year’s Award when it is judged to be 75% operational.  Water Supply, Waste Disposal – Any portion may be eligible in its completion year, but the portion will be considered on its merits, rather than representing the overall project. Where only additional units, similar to those already functional, remain to be completed, the entire project may be considered for the year’s Award when it is 50% operational.  Military Projects (bases, launching units, harbor facilities) – eligible for their civil engineering aspects  The eligibility of projects other than those fitting the above categories will be determined by the Awards Committee.  No project or component part thereof is reconsidered after having received an award.

Name of Project: ______Project Construction Cost: ______Submittal Requirements: 1. A completed nomination form (this form). 2. A nomination letter, no greater than 400 words, describing the following criteria that will be considered in the selection process:  Contribution to the well-being of people and communities.  Resourcefulness in planning and in the solutions for the design problems.  Innovations in construction materials and methods  Impact on the physical environment, unusual aspects, and aesthetic values. 3. Support documentation should include a description of project problems, technical and other kinds of difficulties, and any other project aspects deserving consideration. Photographs of the project are strongly encouraged. 4. A statement of support by the owner/client is also required.

NOMINATED BY:

Name: ______Title: ______Company: ______Address: ______Phone: ______E-mail: ______Signature: ______Date: ______

Please mail one (1) original and e-mail a PDF of the award application no later than JULY 19, 2013 to:

Stephanie A. Nurre, PE Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: 847-823-0500 Email: [email protected]